Industry

Vinylmax

Vinylmax is a Hamilton company that manufactures vinyl and wood windows and window replacements. In 2021 the company was awarded a state tax credit to create more jobs and increase business opportunities. The credit comes as a result of their newly announced expansion: a 150,000 square foot addition that will bring 150 new full-time positions and generate $5.6 million more in annual payroll. The company has another facility in New York, but ultimately chose the Hamilton location for their expansion, crediting Hamilton’s ease of access to major transportation corridors and local talent as key factors in the decision. “Since moving to Hamilton twelve years ago, Vinylmax has found the city to be a great partner, and Ohio is home to our families,” said Laura Doerger-Roberts, Vinylmax president.

iMFLUX

iMFLUX, a plastics injection molding company that operates as a subsidiary of Procter and Gamble announced two new partnerships with international corporations in 2021. Japan Steel Works America (JSW) will integrate iMFLUX processing software that enables lowconstant pressure molding into the full line of JSW high-speed allelectric presses, creating a more efficient and sustainable process by reducing tonnage requirements, lowering energy usage, and enabling real-time adaptations to material variations. Injection molding equipment supplier Absolute Haitian, who will also now offer the same iMFLUX processing software as an option on Haitian servo-hydraulic and Zhafir electric injection molding machines in the U.S. and Canada. This new integration will enable Absolute Haitian processors to run more sustainable materials, including post-consumer recycled content, with less energy, wear, and waste.

Thyssenkrupp Bilstein

Thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America is a Hamilton-based high-tech auto parts manufacturing company that has been located in the city for over 25 years. Year after year, Bilstein has seen tremendous business growth; With diversified customer segments, the demand for high-performance, highly-tunable suspension solutions is growing more than ever before.

In 2021, Bilstein launched multiple new programs, two of which introduced new-to-market technologies; the Blackhawk e2 damper on the RAM TRX and the End Stop Control Valve (ESCV) on the new Ford Bronco. These vehicles are monumental success stories for Bilstein and both products were engineered, developed, and manufactured in Hamilton, Ohio. The Hamilton Plant was even selected by Ford as the recipient of the World’s Excellence Award in the “Must-Have Products” category for 2021.

Over the past year, Bilstein expanded their footprint in Hamilton by extending their warehouse space by another 72k sqft., and is building a new product showcase garage attached to the Technical Center to